[PurpleDaisy]

Hi! I'm new here and can't wait to get to know you!

I lost almost 100 pounds 3 years ago. I maintained 110 pounds for almost 2 years and then...I left my alcoholic, abusive husband in March of 09. (fastest 200 pounds I'll ever lose lol ) I've been eating non-stop since then.

I refuse to go near a scale but I know I've gained around 30 to 40 pounds. I've gone from a size 3 to a size 8.

Anyway I have decided to take my life back. I have a ton of clothes that I can't fit into and have low self confidence. Part of me realized that, eating as comfort was giving my ex control over the way I was living my life. No more!

I am taking control and am bound and determined to get back into my clothes by summer. I won't weigh in yet as I don't want to become dependent on the scale as I did when I lost weight a few years ago. I want to use my clothes as the judge.

I'm looking forward to making some friends here!

[a cheal]

Welcome Purple!!

Glad to hear you're determined to get your life back on track and have already lost the 200 pounds of garbage that was dragging you down Looking forward to chatting with you!!

[LotusMama]

Welcome! I am glad you are joining us.

Sounds like you have decided to move in the right direction; congratulations! This site will be a great resource for you.

I wish you the best on your weight loss journey!

Cheers,

J

[HealthierLori]

Welcome, Purple, I am so glad you are here!

As someone who grew up in an abusive, alcoholic household, I applaud you for having the courage to walk away from a nightmarish situation.

Good for you for choosing to have a healthier and happier life in 2010!
I'm a newbie too and I hope we can help encourage each other in reaching our health goals!

[leeway]

Hi Purple Daisy!
The 30 or 40 pounds you can lose - so glad the 200 lbs are history! - I know you'll be successful with your goals, you now know how strong you really are - the support you need is here - we'll be here to cheer you on..

Glad to have you join us! There are lots & lots of different groups and forums - I'm sure you'll find some that will keep you motivated and inspired. Try the weight loss support forums, they're active and very helpful - also the Success stories are a definite must for motivation.

There are bunches of people here with more to lose and some with less - the bottom line is that we all have to do it a day at a time. The good thing is that we'll have lots of company along the way.

I've only been here since last fall, having NEVER been part of an online forum. What has been so eye-opening is how much it has helped me. Whenever I feel overwhelmed or defeated, I just log on and read some of the success stories, complete with their before & after photos - or read about others still dealing day to day with their challenges - and before I know it, the time has flown by and so have all the thoughts of going off track or giving up. It has made all the difference in my success so far.

So welcome - you've found the right place - join in by inspiring us and being inspired!

All the best - good luck with your goals - here's to a healthier and happier you,
Lee

[PurpleDaisy]

Thanks for such a warm welcome! I know I came to the right place!